Wine Spectator 93Points
Shows a savory bed of crushed flint that grounds the palate, filled out with fleur de sel and shortbread notes. Brimming with energy, this is well-balanced through the medium-to-long finish, which is flecked with grapefruit pith and smoke. Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Grenache Gris, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul de Pinet, Picardan and Clairette Rose. Drink now through 2032.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93Points
A varied blend of 30% Clairette, 25% Bourboulenc, 22% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc, with 2% Picpoul Blanc and 1% Picardin, Beaurenard's 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a finely balanced, plump beauty, with hints of crushed stone, melon rind and lime on the nose, a softly creamy mid-palate and lingering finish.
Jeb Dunnuck 92Points
Looking first at the classic 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc, it has a medium gold hue as well as terrific orange blossom, stone fruit, and honeyed flower-like aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied, has a layered, textured mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a crisp, mineral-laced style on the finish. It's a terrific white for enjoying over the coming 3-5 years or so. As normal, this Cuvée is mostly Roussanne, Clairette, and Grenache Blanc, but includes plenty of other varieties, aged mostly in stainless steel, with a tiny 3% in new barrels.
